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Yeah you never know what stranger you can trust now a days. I think that you had every right to feel anxious.

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When I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, experiences like this and ones far worse became all too common. I've seen things I can't unsee. But I do believe peace is available and my hope is that all the tense, worries, and anxiety of these things can be overwhelmed by peace for you Charlie as they have for me.

As parents, we know our children become the inheritors of our worries and wisdom. And I know you are building a powerful legacy for George & Layla. I hope this moment for you all transforms the worry into a wealth of wisdom and that your children would know how much you love them.

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I went grocery shopping at 8pm when we got home to North Carolina and the feeling of safety I felt in the parking lot made me so happy to be home.

I'm glad you're in a better living situation now!

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I was scared the guy might do that which you thought too as I read through the write up,but felt okay afterwards you left there safely.Nice jerking for vigilance and safety!

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Thank you, Olufunmi.

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Apr 11, 2023Liked by Charlie Bleecker

...and sadly, this experience is happening way too frequently each and every day. Until this country faces reality regarding gun control, mental illness (which I might add, is not a crime in the United States), all of us must be ever vigilant for situations such as yours and diffuse as possible...if I had a dollar, I would give it to him and be gone. Glad it worked out ok for you and your loved ones.

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Thank you, Yandell.

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